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The hills are alive with the sound of — new music

7:55am September 29, 2023

Nearly 60 years after the release of the film The Sound of Music, Craft Records has announced a new edition of its soundtrack. The album will feature 11 unreleased takes from the original cast.

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T.J. Mack wants you to know it's OK to sit

6:55pm September 28, 2023

by Manuela López Restrepo

Actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez is a prolific poster online. Now, one of his latest videos has taken on a new life.

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Brian Jordan Alvarez' internet ear worm says 'you deserve to sit'

5:35pm September 28, 2023

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez about his silly video turned viral musical sensation: Sitting

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21 Days of Musica Latina: Uruguay

2:24pm September 28, 2023

by Miguel Perez

Every weekday through Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe dives into the music of a different country in Latin America.

Youngbloods 2023 vibes, from left to right: Joel Ross, Sasha Berliner, Simon Moullier

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Youngbloods, Vibes: Joel Ross, Sasha Berliner and Simon Moullier

12:14pm September 28, 2023

Youngbloods 2023: Joel Ross, Simon Moullier, Sasha Berliner

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Mick Jagger suggests that charities could benefit from the Rolling Stones' music

6:55am September 28, 2023

Jagger, 80, offers hope that some good causes might one day get some satisfaction from the Stones' music catalogue. He says his children don't need the $500 million the catalogue would likely bring.

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Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell plays tracks from 'The Returner'

1:33pm September 27, 2023

by Terry Gross

Russell talks and sings about the physical and sexual abuse she endured from her racist adoptive father — and about how she learned she was worthy of being loved.

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